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I got HPV vaccine at my routine checkup. How long after the shot should I wait until I can masturbate?

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I had chickenpox as a kid, but was still given the varicella vaccine. can something bad happen as a result?

As infant, my son had reaction to dpt, so was given only dt.  Now 28, he is told he can't have tetanus shot bcause it will contain pertussis.  True?

I had measles as a child (rubella & reg) yet turned up w/ no immunity on work bloodwork. How could that be? Gave me MMR vaccine am i know immune?

What tests (beside TB test) and vaccinations are needed before starting first time remicade (infliximab) fusion for left-sided ulcerative colitis? Mmr vaccine?

Is it safe to get the HPV vaccine if you have hpv?

Do I ever have to take the HPV vaccine again, after the first 3 shots?

Hi, does it make sense for a woman in her 20s to get an HPV vaccine if she's never had one?

Could there be a cutoff age for the HPV vaccine?

What is the definition or description of: HPV vaccine?

Can I still request to get the HPV vaccine after age 26? I don't see how it would suddenly not work after age 26

Does HPV vaccine work on who already have contracted the disease?

Who should have HPV vaccine everyone? Or is the reason why should have it done?

I took one out of three shots of the HPV vaccine and i want to know what would happen if i never get the other to shots?

Hello  I am a male, 25 and I am currently thinking of getting the HPV vaccine. My only concern is will it protect me or wear off? I saw on dr. Oz that it does not last long for males? Is that true?

I don't know if I am exposed to HPV can I still take the HPV vaccine?

Can guy get HPV vaccine at planned parenthood?

Why do they want to give boys the HPV vaccine now and what if I don't want my son to have it?

Does the hpv vaccine protect against the hpv that is transmitted by non sexual contacts such as handshakes?

Is the HPV vaccine really more effective before a female is sexually active?

What should I tell my 20 year old about the need for HPV vaccine?

Hello, i was having full body massage in a place with a stranger worker there and did dry humping naked without condom, i dont remember her being wet and it was only few minutes and then stopped, does this scenario make possible of transmitting hiv ?

How long is a person with Covid contagious for? I dont have it I just live in a house with someone who does. How would I make it so I dont get it? Thank you?

Should i get the HPV vaccine? im a 30 yr male, and have been very sexually active?

Potentially bitten by stray cat 42 months (3.5 years ago). Do I need a rabies shot? I dont remember the cat biting me, and we kept the cat for a few days. It was fine from what I remember. We gave it to a shelter who has no records of it though?

I have two lumps under my chin and its so tender. I am scare it could be hiv. Havent had vaginal sex. I did do oral on my friend in January. What could this lumps be?

NJ is dropping mask mandates next week. Is it likely safe for vaccinated and boosted ( Boosted w/ Moderna Oct 27 ) 50 somethings with some health issues to stop wearing masks in supermarkets and such?

If soneone has an alergic reaction to a covid vaccine, does it have any bearing on whether it will be effective?

I had my second Covid vaccine Pfizer on February 8, 2021. I took a COVID-19 spike domain test and the results were POS. 13.2. I took also a COVID-19 nucleocapsid antibodies  and the results was NEG. Do I have no antibodies against Covid or not

Sir ...while cuddling....touched underwear of a person ..no bare genital skin contact , but after tht touched own genitals while using rest room .what are the risks of getting hpv...partner first time cuddling no previous sexual activity?

I was at a social event last week and I kissed multiple people there on the cheek with my lips. I do not know any of these peoples status. HIV transmission from kissing?

Last October my whole family got covid. We should be good with the antibodies, and want the vaccine but was told to wait 90 days, that's on Saturday. Can we get it a few days early? Chances of reinfect and how bad would it be again?

If you have Arnold Chiari brain malformation, can you still get COVID vaccine shot? If so, which is most advised?

I tested positive for covid ,but reference range is negative what does that mean?

I was exposed to covid this past Tuesday. I took a covid rapid test today and it was negative. Did I wait long enough to test? I am asymptomatic?

I'm so scared that i can get hiv (maybe rare types and subtypes of hiv or being hiv-seronegative) despite all tests were negative (16week from exposure). Are there any conclusive tests for me? How can i get out of this situation? Please help?

After washing hands in hotel noticed dried blood on towel. Can you contract any hepatitis or hiv if anything got on hands or in mouth from the towel and remained on hands?

My daughter of 6 yo take the vaccines dtap,mmrv and hepatitis A today, but I check her medical records and she had those vaccines from 2 years ago and Dr give it for her again . I would like to know if will have any side effects for take twice ?

I tested positive for Covid on 12/26. I was planning to visit family in three days but one tested positive last week and one today. Is it safe to still visit them since I just recently had it? Thank you for the assistance?

I got cut by a metal rusty tube and my last tetanus shot was 4 months ago do i need another shot?

Would a KN95 and a 3 play surgical grade mask be enough to protect against COVID-19?

I have Covid. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a symptom of being jittery, or feeling shaky/nervous. I tested positive 10 days ago, and it's been pretty mild. It's like my body is trying to be still but I cant make it stop feeling jittery?

Can a person who was diagnosed with guillame barre in the past get a Covid vaccine?

I found out the hard way that I am highly allergic to iv contrast dye when getting a CT scan years ago. Can I still get the Covid vaccine? I heard both the contrast dye and vaccine have the ingredient polyethylene glycol in it.?

Because I had covid, I didnt move around much. I laid in bed and then once I got better I went to a walk or two. I dont get more than 700 steps a day. My legs feel weak/sore and start shaking after walking for a while. Is that normal with inactivi?

I want to go eat out with my family. Its outdoor seating, but Im afraid of getting covid from the plates and things like that at the restaurant. Are the chances high? Should I not go?

If im 20 days post covid symptoms, am i out of the window for a cytokine storm?

Im 20 days post covid and i havent had symptoms for a few days. im having bad anxiety about ending up in the icu for a sudden complication. do i need to worry?

What are the chances of becoming positive with covid, if you have had vaccines and booster?

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I got HPV vaccine at my routine checkup. How long after the shot should I wait until I can masturbate?

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